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1. John Weir

The Irreversible Decline of Eddie Socket

John Weir is a professor of English and creative writing at Queens College, CUNY. He is the author of two novels, The Irreversible Decline of Eddie Socket and What I Did Wrong, both available from New York ReLit, an imprint of Fordham University Press. Weir's short story collection, Your Nostalgia Is Killing Me (Red Hen Press, 2022), is the winner of the 2020 AWP Grace Paley Prize for Short Fiction.

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Your Nostalgia is Killing Me

In eleven linked stories, prize-winning novelist John Weir brings his wit and compassion to the question of how a gay white guy from New Jersey lived through fifty years of the twin crises of global AIDS and toxic masculinity in America.

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The Ulster Awakening, Its Origin, Progress, And Fruit

""The Ulster Awakening"" is a historical book written by John Weir in 1860, which provides a comprehensive account of the religious revival that took place in Ulster, Ireland during the mid-19th century. The book covers the origin, progress, and fruit of the Ulster Awakening, which was a significant movement that transformed the religious landscape of the region.Weir's book is based on personal observations and inquiries that he made during a tour of Ulster, where he witnessed the impact of the revival firsthand. He provides a detailed description of the events that led to the awakening, including the role of prominent religious figures such as William C. Burns and Henry Grattan Guinness.The book also covers the impact of the revival on the people of Ulster, including the changes in their religious beliefs and practices, as well as the social and cultural changes that occurred as a result. Weir's account is supported by numerous anecdotes and testimonies from individuals who were directly involved in the movement.Overall, ""The Ulster Awakening"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important period in the religious and cultural history of Ireland. It provides a detailed and insightful account of the Ulster Awakening, which remains a significant event in the history of Irish Protestantism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

1. John Weir

The Ulster Awakening

James K Baxter

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Introduction to Engineering Design

This text explores basic elements of engineering design for structural integrity. It analyzes design problems as sophisticated systems made up of simpler constituents and develops an approach that allows the student to tackle unfamiliar design scenarios and to consider failure points at each stage.